Ten arrests in nationwide police operations – 251 traffic violations
Cyprus Police carried out 10 arrests during organised patrols in urban areas across the country. A total of 447 drivers and 101 passengers were checked, resulting in 251 reports for traffic violations.
Nationwide police operations: 10 arrests and hundreds of checks
According to cypruspolicenews.com, Cyprus Police conducted organised patrols the previous evening at key points in urban areas across the country, with the aim of preventing criminal activity and ensuring public order.
As a result of the operations, 10 people were arrested for offences including theft, unlawful employment, malicious damage, obtaining money by false pretences, drunkenness and causing a public disturbance.
During the night, 447 drivers and 101 passengers were stopped and checked, while 35 establishment inspections were also carried out, which resulted in five reports.
As part of traffic enforcement checks, a total of 251 reports were recorded for various violations, including 111 for exceeding the speed limit. There were also 13 traffic violation cases under investigation and 13 vehicles were impounded.
A total of 129 alcohol breath tests were performed, resulting in four reports, as well as one preliminary drugs screening, which returned a negative result.
Police announced that policing operations continue daily with increased presence, targeted checks and immediate operational action.
Source: Google News CY — Crime (el)